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F5 Storage Cost Savings Calculator

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Use this calculator to determine the potential storage cost savings your company could realize by implementing the F5 ARX solution. Just answer a few simple questions about your environment to get a three-year savings analysis. Make sure you review the Case Studies to learn how other companies have reduced their storage costs by 50% or more. Published by: F5 Networks UK

File Storage Usage for a Mid-sized Technology Company

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

"Company ABC" is a successful enterprise with an annual storage growth rate of 70%, and a series of data management challenges. Check out this report to see what they uncovered by conducting a file system inventory -- and how they used that information to reduce costs and improve data management. Published by: F5 Networks UK

Download F5 Data Manager Trial Version

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

F5 Data Manager helps you understand your file storage environment. This trial version will perform an inventory of your environment and enable you to run detailed reports that analyze which file types are being created, who is creating them, how quickly they age, and which resources they consume. Published by: F5 Networks UK

Nine Storage-Related Attributes of an Enterprise Cloud

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

A robust enterprise cloud should not be focused myopically on CPUs, memory, disks, and a range of IP addressees. Businesses instead should include the nine attributes presented in this paper when formulating an enterprise cloud platform strategy. Published by: Compellent

Dell™ Reference Architecture Overview for Microsoft® Exchange Server 2007 in a VMware® ESX Server Environment using EqualLogic PS Series Storage

Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper describes the Dell Reference Architecture, a blue print or a starting configuration, for designing Microsoft® Exchange Server 2007 storage in a virtualized server environment using Dell™ EqualLogic™ arrays. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Tech Report: Solid-State Storage Update

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Solid-state storage will eventually nudge spinning disks out of our data centers, but right now it's still mostly for wellheeled shops with power-hungry applications. But with new technology developments addressing some of solid state's shortcomings and larger-scale manufacturing, solid-state storage could come down to earth soon. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Advanced Data Protection and Disaster Recovery

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Coupling NetApp’s SnapMirror and SnapVault technology with Syncsort’s BEX software has created an integrated disk-based solution for data protection and disaster recovery of mission-critical digital assets. Within minutes of an outage or disaster, applications, databases and users can be accessing data and resuming business. Published by: Syncsort

Syncsort BEX Virtualization Features

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Fast backup. Instant recovery. Superior data protection for physical and virtual environments. BEX Delivers excellent value for the lowest total cost of ownership. Read this data sheet for the specifics and benefits of BEX 3.1. Published by: Syncsort

Finding the Risks and Opportunities in Your Storage

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Managing storage has become one of the most important tasks for many companies. Often the volume of data and the complexity of the environment make it hard figure out where to start. This White Paper will help you understand where to find the things that matter in your environment. Published by: NTP Software

How an SRM Tool can Improve and Centralize Storage Technologies

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Massive data growth and long retention periods of fixed-content data is changing the landscape of enterprise data storage and is challenging storage administrators to deliver a cost effective storage strategy. A Storage Resource Management [SRM] tool can help manage the flow/volume of data. Published by: Northern Parklife

Building the Cloud - It takes more than an API - Secure, Reputable Support for ISVs and Application Developers

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

ISVs eager to unlock the potential of cloud technology have latched onto APIs that allow them to integrate cloud technology with their own applications. Ultimate success depends on choosing the right cloud storage provider. Read this Opinion Paper from the Taneja Group to learn more. Published by: Iron Mountain Digital

Storage Explained: Cloud Storage Defined

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Cloud storage is a rapidly growing technology. Read this paper for the latest definitions of cloud storage and cloud service and to more closely examine cloud storage benefits and offerings. Published by: 3PAR

E-Guide: Storage Virtualization Best Practices

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This E-Guide explores server virtualization and its impacts on storage. Learn more about the dynamic nature of virtualized environments and the overall state of adoption, performance spectrum, benefits, and challenges. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Optimize your VMware protection strategy Leveraging Quantum Technology in a VMware Environment

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Organizations are often challenged by the need for a “mixed” data protection strategy that includes VCB or esXpress, agent-based backups of VMs, and backups of non-VMware systems. Quantum provides a broad portfolio of highly scalable disk and tape solutions designed to meet the data protection needs of any VMware environment. Published by: Quantum Corporation

Long-Term Data Protection and Retention: Finding the Correct Balance

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Tape remains the most cost effective, energy efficient and reliable program technology for storing large amounts of inactive, off-line or near-line data while complimenting disk-based data protection and retention solutions. Read this paper and find out why. Published by: Quantum Corporation

Mosaic Technology trims sales cycle by up to 50% and converts 20% of leads into sales with Dell PartnerDirect program

Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Mosaic Technology sought to partner with a larger company to obtain sales, marketing and technical support, thereby extending its reach into the server and storage virtualization market. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

Using VMware Infrastructure 3 with 3PAR Utility Storage in Datacenter Deployments

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 24:00:00 EDT

This paper discusses the complementary benefits of combining features of VMware and 3PAR technologies to gain increased performance and avoid the cost of over-provisioning servers and storage in an IT infrastructure. Published by: 3PAR

Careerbuilder Positioned for Global Expansion Thanks to 3par Utility Storage

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Global expansion plans combined with organic growth and an increasing number of job seekers were posing a serious problem for the traditional storage infrastructure underpinning CareerBuilder’s operations. After evaluating several vendors, CareerBuilder identified 3PAR as the only one meeting its performance, scalability, and flexibility demands. Published by: 3PAR

Best Practices Guide - Intel® Xeon® Edition: VMware Reference Configurations for Midsize Companies

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper proposes a spectrum of reference configurations using Sun servers based on Intel processors, the broad range of Sun storage systems and appliances, and the VMware suite of virtualization products to configure cost-effective information systems for these businesses. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Intel Corporation

Pearson Marks 10th Year using Northern Storage Suite to Manage User Data

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Pearson, the international media and education company, is looking for a single tool that can provide information vital to their storage management. Its infrastructure support team selected Northern Storage Suite. Published by: Northern Parklife

Getting Virtualisation Right: Five Virtualisation Rules Every Organisation Must Know

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

HP has identified five common virtualisation rules employed by organisations that have succeeded where others have not. While technology differs in complexity and scale from one business to the next, nearly every successful organisation deployed the same five rules to realise the full potential of virtualisation. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Hitachi NAS Platform 3080 and 3090: Storage Consolidation and Intelligent Tiering for Microsoft® SQL Server® Environments

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The midrange Hitachi NAS Platform 3080 and 3090 provide simplified storage provisioning and management for SQL Server with performance and scalability to meet the needs of enterprise class database management. Published by: Hitachi Data Systems

PODCAST: MS SQL Server 2008

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Solid state drives (SSD) are going to play everywhere in the enterprise—at the storage array level, at the server level and in users’ notebook computers. This podcast discusses the issues involved in integrating SSDs at these three junctions in enterprise storage environments. Published by: Fusion-IO

MS SQL Server 2008

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Solid state drives (SSD) are going to play everywhere in the enterprise—at the storage array level, at the server level and in users’ notebook computers. This webcast discusses the issues involved in integrating SSDs at these three junctions in enterprise storage environments. Published by: Fusion-IO

Storage Virtualization with the HP StorageWorks

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The most powerful application of virtualization today is at the storage system level. With the HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array and HP StorageWorks SAN Virtualization Services platform, organizations can take advantage of the many benefits of virtualization with a solution designed specifically for open systems. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Improving IT Economics with Storage and Server Virtualization

Wed, 20 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper describes the powerful combination of HP StorageWorks SVSP storage virtualization solution with server virtualization products to produce a more dynamic IT infrastructure that improves efficiencies and simplifies operations. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Where Do You Put a Million Files? HP StorageWorks 9100 Extreme Data Storage System

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Today’s storage-intensive businesses bring extreme data volumes with them. This must be stored as economically as possible, while providing the critical uptime to satisfy thousands of diverse users. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Take Control of SharePoint Proliferation with Unified Recovery, Retention, and eDiscovery

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper explores how an archiving solution supports the management and protection of SharePoint content across an enterprise by providing: Back-Up & Recovery, Storage Optimisation, Retention Management, eDiscovery, and Seamless End User Access. Published by: Mimosa Systems UK

Storage Cost Savings Calculator

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

ROI Case Study: Crest Animation

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EST

Download this case study and read how Crest Animation eliminated storage bottlenecks, improved productivity, and gained more than $19 Million in benefits with HP StorageWorks Solution. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Dedupe Simply - Podcast

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This on-demand Podcast helps simplify the basics of data deduplication and outlines the benefits that are being achieved by enterprises around the world. Published by: Data Domain

Dedupe Simply

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This on-demand webcast helps simplify the basics of data deduplication and outlines the benefits that are being achieved by enterprises around the world. Published by: Data Domain

Oracle 10gR2 Databases on Hitachi NAS Platform, Powered by BlueArc

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The Hitachi NAS Platform, powered by BlueArc, delivers a high-performance, intelligent and scalable multiprotocol solution. This document describes best practices for using Oracle databases on Linux with NAS connectivity provided by the Hitachi NAS Platform through the NFS protocol. Published by: Hitachi Data Systems

The Business Value of Intelligent Tiered Storage

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Tiered storage is one of those things that is a means to an end—and not an end in itself. The reason is a matter of economics. Read this paper and find out why. Published by: Hitachi Data Systems

F5 Data Manager Trial Version

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Hitachi NAS Platform 3080 and 3090: Storage Consolidation and Intelligent Tiering for VMware Environments

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The rapid adoption of server virtualization technology by organizations of all sizes has been driven by cost, flexibility and time to market. The cost savings in server consolidation are the primary motivators, but the ability to quickly deploy new applications to suit changes in the business has led many to use VMware products. Published by: Hitachi Data Systems

File System Inventory Summary Report: File Storage Usage for a Mid-sized Technology Company

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Storage Magazine September 2009: The Lowdown on Solid-State Storage

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Storage Magazine Online September 2009 features a cover story updating the speedy evolution of Solid-State Storage – and what factors are transforming this technology from a niche to standard practice for storage shops. Published by: SearchStorage.com

Server Room Planning: The Keys To Success

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this expert webcast, learn the basic steps to take when selecting and setting up your organization's server room, with details on security considerations, environmental factors and more. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

Server hardware: Making the right choice

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this expert webcast, learn the basic factors that go into choosing a new server for your environment, with details on processors, server types, consolidation options and more. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

HP LeftHand SAN Failback Procedure for VMware

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper documents the procedure for failback from a VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) recovery site after SRM has performed a failover on an HP LeftHand SAN. This document is intended for customers who are using an HP LeftHand SAN with VMware. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Detecting Worn Tapes Before it's Too Late

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Damaged or worn out tape cartridges can force you to recreate lost data, which can be costly or even impossible. How do you know which cartridges should be retired? This paper details how a cartridge memory chip inside a storage tape cartridge provides a wealth of information on the remaining viability of that cartridge. Published by: Maxell Corporation of America

UNH Data Protection Makes the Grade with SEPATON S2100-ES2 Virtual Tape Library

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

As part of a data center consolidation project, the University of New Hampshire wanted to implement a faster, more efficient way to backup and protect their academic and administrative data. They turned to the SEPATON S2100-ES2 virtual tape library (VTL) with DeltaStor data deduplication. Published by: SEPATON

Everything you wanted to know about upgrading to IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) Version 6, but were afraid to ask

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT

The release of Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) version 6 from IBM has sparked numerous questions from existing TSM v5 customers. This white paper is designated for existing TSM v5 customers who would like to explore the options for upgrading to the latest and greatest release of TSM. Published by: Mainline Information Systems

Podcast: A Smart Data Protection Strategy: Lower IT Costs and Improve Storage Efficiency

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Listen to this podcast to learn how disk backup with data deduplication technology can help solve data protection issues and directly impact your organization's bottom line. Published by: ExaGrid Systems, Inc.

Fundamentals of a Well-Built SAN

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The purpose of this white paper is to describe the benefits of a clustered architecture in comparison with traditional controller-based architectures, and to discuss the technology that makes HP LeftHand SANs better by design. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

A Smart Data Protection Strategy: Lower IT Costs and Improve Storage Efficiency

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

View this Webcast to learn how disk backup with data deduplication technology can help solve data protection issues and directly impact your organization's bottom line. Published by: ExaGrid Systems, Inc.

Solid State Disk (SSD) and the Enterprise - Breaking the Array

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This Taneja Group technology brief assess the challenges before SSD arrays, and takes a look at one solution – the EqualLogic PS6000s – that promises to deliver a tradition breaking approach that will make SSD granularly scale-out total array performance like few other solutions on the market. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Configuring Sun™ Storage 7000 Unified Storage Systems for Oracle® Databases

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

In planning storage solutions for Oracle database applications, Sun Storage 7000 Unified Storage Systems offer a range of performance and scalability options, and can be configured to meet specific application requirements for capacity, performance, and reliability. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Tech Report: Open-Source Storage Explained

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This Tech Report will dive deep into the capabilities as well as challenges with open-source storage, as storage pros continue to seek information regarding this increasingly popular storage trend. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Email, Database and File Sharing on Dell™ NX4 - Dell NX4 Reference Architecture for Microsoft Exchange 2007 and Microsoft SQL Sever 2005

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

The NX4 allows businesses to consolidate Microsoft Exchange application storage, Microsoft SQL database storage, and general purpose file servers on to a single, unified storage platform. This consolidated storage methodology delivers network-attached storage (NAS) for file sharing and iSCSI or Fibre Channel storage area network (SAN) connectivity. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Dell NX4: Achieving Storage Efficiency with Data Deduplication

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper illustrates the concepts of Celerra Data Deduplication. It also shows how a user can use and manage deduplication on the Dell NX4 network-attached storage (NAS) system. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Dell NX4: Advanced File Sharing and Management

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Dell NX4 offers a variety of advanced features that can help organizations achieve storage efficiency and lower TCO, including data deduplication that can reduce required storage capacity and an open API that works with third-party policy engines to enable tiered storage access. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Solution Guide for Oracle RAC 10g and Linux NFS on Dell NX4

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This solution guide provides an overview of the architecture, best practices, and implementation strategies for Oracle RAC 10g for Linux stored on Dell NX4 arrays over NFS developed by the Dell NAS Product Validation group. Published by: Dell, Inc.

The Dell/EMC CX4, Dell™ AX4-5, and Dell NX4 Storage Family - Enterprise Storage - Designed for Today's Needs and Tomorrow's Growth

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Fourth generation Dell/EMC CX4 arrays deliver new levels of performance, flexibility, ease-of-use, data management, and resource utilization. The Dell/EMC CX4 family forms the core of a scalable enterprise infrastructure that is easy to deploy, manage, and upgrade. Read this brochure to learn more. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Spec Sheet: Dell NX4 Enterprise-Class Network Attached Storage

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The Dell NX4 enterprise-class Network Attached Storage offers an advanced file system for Windows^® and Linux^®/UNIX™ environments and the flexibility to support stranded application servers via iSCSI or Fibre Channel. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Key Issues for Enterprise Storage, 2009

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Several issues intersect in a broad set of choices and outcomes involving an IT organization's storage requirements. This research highlights some of the most important questions driving Gartner's 2009 research agenda in the storage space. Published by: 3PAR

Mainframe Storage Overview

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

There are many advantages to using a mainframe to back up all of an organisation's data to streamline backup and disaster recovery (DR) operations. This SearchStorage.co.UK E-Guide, sponsored by Data Domain, provides an overview of mainframe storage systems as well as using mainframes for data backup. Published by: Data Domain

Best Practices for Defining and Establishing Effective Archive Retention Policies

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 24:00:00 EDT

Electronically stored information (ESI) has become a major source of business records, and any organization that uses ESI - from email to word processing to instant messaging - must manage those records. This paper explains best practices for establishing effective archive retention policies. Published by: Symantec Corporation

Presentation Transcript: Open Storage and Solid State Disk: Addressing the Needs of Changing Economics

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this transcript, you'll learn about the newest advances in open storage and SSD technologies and find out about an innovative approach that combines these technologies to deliver fast, simple, innovative new tools for storage management. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Open Storage and Solid State Disk: Addressing the Needs of Changing Economics

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this Mediacast, you'll learn about the newest advances in open storage and SSD technologies and find out about an innovative approach that combines these technologies to deliver fast, simple, innovative new tools for storage management. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

HP Enterprise Virtual Array tiered storage solution for Oracle: Aligning storage performance and availability with the business value of information

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST

Together HP and Oracle offer a comprehensive suite of information management tools to help efficiently capture, manage, retain, and deliver information over time. This yields a highly integrated hardware and software infrastructure, leveraging storage tiers with differing performance and availability characteristics. Read this paper to learn more. Published by: Hewlett Packard Company and Intel

WAN acceleration and optimization FAQ Guide

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Taneja Group senior analyst Jeff Boles discusses WAN optimization and how it's accomplished, best practices for cutting bandwith costs of a WAN, and how to increase WAN performance. Published by: Riverbed Technology, Inc.

Getting Started with Master Data Management

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper focuses on what is master data, why it is needed, how to get started in managing it, and methodologies for implementing master data management. Published by: DataFlux Corporation

Sun Products Test Drive - Try and Buy

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Sun's free product trials give you the opportunity to test the very latest Sun Open Storage products and solutions for your business: absolutely free for a full 60 days, with full technical support. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Sun Storage 7000 Unified Storage Systems: The Core of an Accelerated MCAE Workflow

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Sun Storage 7000 Unified Storage Systems accelerate MCAE workflow by speeding data to processors and then providing shared data access to all. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Open Storage: Revolutionizing the Storage Status Quo

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper discusses the use of industry standard servers, with an abundance of CPU and memory as storage controllers by leveraging industry standard hardware and general purpose software to create a high performance storage architecture. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Solaris ZFS File System Features and Enhancements in the Solaris Operating System for Enterprise Users

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Solaris ZFS file system helps companies take advantage of open storage platforms, enhance data services, and ease administration, as evidenced by many Sun customers worldwide. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Open Source Storage: Addressing the need for new Storage Architecture

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Sun offers services that assist IT users with the opportunity to start evaluating open storage architecture strategies and evaluating how an open storage architecture can better support their organization' business and budgetary goals. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Data Center Projects: Growth Model

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Long term data center or network room capacity planning may seem impossible in the face of evolving IT technology and business requirements. This paper shows a simple and effective way to develop a capacity plan for a data center or network room. Published by: APC